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Trade Card for Bissets Directory, Birmingham, 1800. Creator: Thomas Hancock
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Trade Card for Bissets Directory, Birmingham, 1800. Creator: Thomas Hancock
Trade Card for Bissets Directory, Birmingham, 1800
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Advert Advertisement Armaments Armaments Industry Auction Auction House Auctioneer Boarding School Cannon Cannons Coat Of Arms Drawbridge Engineering Furnace Gun Manufacturers Gunmaker Hancock Heraldic Heraldry Manufacturing School Trade Card Auctioneers Bisset Black And Graphic Design
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This print showcases a trade card for Bissets Directory, Birmingham in the year 1800. Created by the talented Thomas Hancock, this advertisement beautifully captures the essence of British industry during the 19th century. The intricate engraving depicts a bustling scene with various elements that symbolize education, engineering, and armaments manufacturing. A grand bridge with a drawbridge stands tall in the background, representing connectivity and progress. At its base lies a furnace emitting smoke, signifying industrial prowess. In the foreground, children dressed in coats of arms uniforms can be seen attending a boarding school while cannons stand proudly nearby as symbols of war and defense. The lettering on the card is meticulously designed to convey information about James Bissett's gun manufacturing business. Thomas Hancock's artistic skill shines through this heritage art piece as he masterfully combines different concepts into one cohesive design. This trade card serves as both an advertisement for Bissett's Directory and an homage to Britain's thriving armaments industry at that time. Preserved by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this photograph allows us to delve into history and appreciate not only Thomas Hancock's talent but also gain insight into how advertising was approached during this era. It reminds us of our rich cultural heritage and invites contemplation on how far we have come since then.
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